FIFA Ranking #26 · 9 World Cups · Best: Group Stage
Scotland's first World Cup since 1998 ends a 28-year drought — a moment of enormous national joy. Robertson, McTominay, and McGinn give them genuine Premier League and Serie A quality, and Group K is the most favourable draw Scotland could have hoped for to finally advance past the group stage.
Group C opponents
Andy Robertson
⭐ Star PlayerLiverpool
Left Back / Captain
80
Caps
6
Goals
32
Age
Liverpool's relentless left-back and Scotland's inspirational captain — arguably the best left-back in Premier League history.
Scott McTominay
Napoli
Midfielder
60
Caps
14
Goals
29
Age
Napoli's energetic midfielder who has been Scotland's most important and reliable performer under Steve Clarke.
John McGinn
Aston Villa
Midfielder
75
Caps
12
Goals
30
Age
Aston Villa's combative and creative midfielder who leads by example and contributes throughout the pitch.
Kieran Tierney
Real Sociedad
Left Back / Left Wing-Back
52
Caps
4
Goals
29
Age
Arsenal and Real Sociedad's attack-minded left-back who offers an alternative and overlapping threat to Robertson.
All times local to venue. Group stage results determine knockout seedings.
Haiti
FIFA #83
Gillette Stadium
Boston, MA
Morocco
FIFA #14
Gillette Stadium
Boston, MA
Brazil
FIFA #5
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami, FL
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Appearances
0
Titles
#26
FIFA Rank
Group Stage
Best Result
Scotland were World Cup regulars in the 1970s and 1980s, qualifying for six of seven tournaments between 1974 and 1998 — missing only 1994 — yet never advancing past the group stage, on several occasions agonisingly eliminated on goal difference. The long qualification drought ends at 2026, bringing uncontained national celebration from Hampden Park to the Highlands.
Formation
Wing-backs provide width, three-man attack up front
Head Coach
Steve Clarke
Scottish · 3-4-3
Steve Clarke leads Scotland into the 2026 World Cup with a 3-4-3 system built around the squad's strengths.
The three teams Scotland must face in the group stage.
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